Best 10 Cranberry Sauce With Dried Cherries And Red Onion Jam Recipes

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Are you searching for an exceptional and tasty condiment to enhance your special meals? Look no further! Cranberry sauce, with its vibrant red color and tangy flavor, is a classic accompaniment to turkey or chicken, but it can also be used as a topping for oatmeal, yogurt, pancakes, and waffles. By adding dried cherries and red onion jam to the cranberry sauce, you create a rich, complex flavor profile that will elevate any dish. This article will guide you through the process of creating a tantalizing cranberry sauce with dried cherries and red onion jam, ensuring that your next meal is truly memorable.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CRANBERRY SAUCE WITH DRIED CHERRIES AND RED ONION JAM



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Categories     Sauce     Fruit     Onion     Side     Sauté     Christmas     Thanksgiving     Vegetarian     Cranberry     Cherry     Fall     Bon Appétit     Kidney Friendly     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes about 2 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) unsalted butter
2 cups chopped red onions
Pinch of salt
3/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder*
1 12-ounce bag fresh cranberries (3 cups)
1 cup dried tart cherries
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
*A spice blend that usually contains ground anise, cinnamon, star anise, cloves, or ginger; available in the spice section of most supermarkets.

Steps:

  • Melt butter in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onions and pinch of salt. Sauté until soft but not brown, about 7 minutes. Add sugar and five-spice powder; stir until sugar dissolves, about 4 minutes. Add cranberries, cherries, 1/2 cup water, and vinegar. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until most berries have popped, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes. Cool. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Serve at room temperature.

JELLIED CRANBERRY-CHERRY SAUCE



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 25m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound cranberries (fresh or frozen)
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup tart cherry juice
1/2 cup dried cherries
1 sprig rosemary
Kosher salt

Steps:

  • Combine the cranberries, sugar, 1 1/2 cups water, the cherry juice, dried cherries, rosemary and a pinch of salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries burst and the sauce thickens, 15 to 20 minutes. Let cool slightly. Discard the rosemary sprig.
  • Puree the sauce in a blender until smooth. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a serving dish, pressing the sauce through with a rubber spatula. Refrigerate until set, at least 3 hours or overnight.

DRIED CHERRY AND CRANBERRY SAUCE



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This is a wonderful cranberry sauce that I make every Thanksgiving.

Provided by Atriel

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Cranberry Sauce Recipes

Time 8h20m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 ½ cups cranberry juice cocktail
1 cup water
1 cup light brown sugar
1 cinnamon stick, broken in half
¼ teaspoon ground allspice
6 ounces dried cherries
1 (12 ounce) package fresh cranberries

Steps:

  • Stir the cranberry juice cocktail, water, brown sugar, cinnamon stick, and allspice together in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Add the cherries to the cranberry juice mixture; cook another 2 minutes. Add the cranberries; continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries pop, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and chill in refrigerator 8 hours to overnight. Remove and discard cinnamon stick before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 106.8 calories, Carbohydrate 26.3 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 0.6 g, Sodium 6.5 mg, Sugar 21.5 g

CHERRY CRANBERRY SAUCE



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My mother-in-law makes this super-easy sauce every Thanksgiving. Cherries give tart cranberries a slightly sweet flavor. I serve it alongside turkey, pork and ham.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 3-1/2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 4

1-1/2 cups sugar
1-1/2 cups water
4 cups fresh or frozen cranberries (1 pound)
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) pitted tart cherries, drained

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, cook sugar and water over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Add cranberries and cherries. Bring to a boil. Cook uncovered, until cranberries begin to pop, about 6 minutes. Reduce heat; cook 20 minutes longer or until thickened. Pour into a serving dish. Cover and chill for at least 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts :

DRIED CHERRY CRANBERRY SAUCE



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This recipe is a great change of pace from the more common orange-cranberry sauce combinations. We especially like it around the holidays served alongside a roast turkey. It's so much better than canned cranberry sauce. -Janet Briggs

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 4 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 4

1/4 pound dried cherries
1-1/2 cups sugar
2 cups water
1 package (12 ounces) fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed

Steps:

  • Place cherries in a bowl and cover with warm water. Let stand for 10 minutes or until plumped. Drain cherries, discarding water. , In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, water, cranberries and cherries. Cook and stir over medium heat until the berries pop, about 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and skim foam from top of mixture. Cool to room temperature. Cover and store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 107 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 2mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 0 protein.

CRANBERRY SAUCE EXTRAORDINAIRE



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This has been a 'trade secret' for years, but it's so good I decided to share it! It's everyone's favorite, and can even be poured over a block of cream cheese and served with crackers for a fun holiday appetizer.

Provided by Leeza

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Cranberry Sauce Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup water
1 cup white sugar
1 (12 ounce) package fresh cranberries
1 orange, peeled and pureed
1 apple - peeled, cored and diced
1 pear - peeled, cored and diced
1 cup chopped dried mixed fruit
1 cup chopped pecans
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, boil water and sugar until the sugar dissolves. Reduce the heat to simmer, and stir in cranberries, pureed orange, apple, pear, dried fruit, pecans, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Cover, and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries burst. Remove from heat, and let cool to room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 194.6 calories, Carbohydrate 35.5 g, Fat 6.8 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 100 mg, Sugar 22.4 g

CRANBERRY SAUCE WITH DRIED CHERRIES



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Make and share this Cranberry Sauce With Dried Cherries recipe from Food.com.

Provided by nina6876

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 30m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 1/2 cups cranberries (one bag)
3/4 cup dried cherries
1/2 cup shallot, finely chopped
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/2 cup fresh orange juice
2 tablespoons orange zest, grated
2 teaspoons gingerroot, peeled and grated
3/4 cup dark brown sugar, firmly packed

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a medium saucepan and cook over medium heat intil cranberries pop. Reduce heat to low; cook, stirring occasionally, until cranberries release their juices, about 15 minutes. If the cranbgerry sauce becomes too thick, add water until the desired consistency is reached.
  • Transfer to a bowl to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 76.8, Fat 0.1, Sodium 5.6, Carbohydrate 19.6, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 15.4, Protein 0.4

CRANBERRY SAUCE WITH DRIED CHERRIES



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Tart cranberry sauce is sweetened with dried cherries and grated ginger. You can substitute dried cranberries or raisins for the dried cherries.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Quick & Easy Recipes

Yield Makes 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 1/2 cups cranberries (one 12-ounce bag)
3/4 cup dried cherries
1/2 cup finely chopped shallots
2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
Zest and juice of one orange (about 1/2 cup)
2 teaspoons grated ginger, peeled
3/4 cup packed light-brown sugar

Steps:

  • Combine cranberries, cherries, shallots, vinegar, orange zest and juice, ginger, and brown sugar in a medium saucepan, and cook over medium heat until cranberries pop. Reduce heat to low; cook, stirring occasionally, until cranberries release their juices, about 15 minutes. If the cranberry sauce becomes too thick, add water until the desired consistency is reached. Transfer to a bowl to cool.

CRANBERRY SAUCE WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS



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Okay, it's October, but I want Thanksgiving to be now so I can make this! Says the Good Housekeeping Magazine website about this recipe... "Red onions are cooked down until sweet and rich, then simmered with brown sugar and balsamic vinegar -- a perfect match for tart cranberries! Use leftovers as a flavorful topper for turkey sandwiches." Good Housekeeping says that this sauce can be made up to 4 days ahead. (NOTE: I reworded the recipe a teeny bit)

Provided by CorriePDX

Categories     Sauces

Time 40m

Yield 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons margarine or 2 tablespoons butter
2 medium red onions (about 1 pound)
1 (12 ounce) bag cranberries
3/4 cup light brown sugar (packed)
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Heat a nonstick 12-inch skillet over medium heat, the melt margarine. While this is happening, cut the onions into 4 wedges each, then thinly slice the wedges crosswise.
  • When the butter is melted, add onions to skillet, and cook 15 to 20 minutes or until onions are dark brown and tender, stirring occasionally.
  • Increase heat to medium-high. Stir in cranberries, sugar, vinegar, salt, and 1 cup water; heat to boiling. Reduce heat to medium and cook, uncovered, 12 to 15 minutes or until most cranberries pop and mixture thickens slightly, stirring occasionally. Spoon sauce into serving bowl; cover and refrigerate until well chilled, at least 3 hours.

CRANBERRY SAUCE WITH DRIED CHERRIES AND CLOVES



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Categories     Condiment/Spread     Sauce     Side     Christmas     Thanksgiving     Vegetarian     Cranberry     Cherry     Fall     Clove     Bon Appétit

Number Of Ingredients 5

21/2 cups cherry cider or black cherry cider or cranberry juice cocktail
1 8-ounce package dried tart cherries (about 2 cups)
1 cup sugar
1 12-ounce package cranberries
1/4 teaspoon (generous) ground cloves

Steps:

  • Bring cider to simmer in heavy, large saucepan. Remove from heat. Add cherries and let stand 8 minutes. Mix in sugar, then cranberries and cloves. Cook over medium-high heat until cranberries burst, stirring occasionally, about 9 minutes. Refrigerate until cold, about 4 hours (sauce will thicken as it cools). (Can be prepared 4 days ahead. Cover and keep refrigerated.)

Tips:

  • Fresh cranberries are the best choice for this recipe, but frozen cranberries can be used in a pinch.
  • Be sure to rinse the cranberries and cherries before using them.
  • If you don't have a food processor, you can chop the onion and cherries by hand.
  • Use a large pot to make the sauce so that there is plenty of room for the cranberries to bubble and pop.
  • Stir the sauce frequently to prevent it from burning.
  • Taste the sauce as it cooks and adjust the sweetness to your liking.
  • The sauce can be made ahead of time and refrigerated for up to two weeks.
  • Serve the sauce warm or cold with roasted turkey, chicken, or pork.

Conclusion:

This cranberry sauce with dried cherries and red onion jam is a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that is perfect for any holiday meal. The sweet and tart cranberries are complemented perfectly by the caramelized onions and cherries, and the sauce is sure to be a hit with everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a festive and flavorful cranberry sauce, give this recipe a try.

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